A new report alleges that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared details regarding a March military airstrike targeting the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen via the Signal messaging application. This is the second reported instance of Hegseth using Signal to discuss sensitive military operations, raising concerns about potential breaches of security protocols.
The report, published Sunday, claims Hegseth disclosed specifics of the Yemen strike within a Signal chat group. The nature of the information shared and the recipients remain unclear. However, the use of an unapproved messaging app for discussing classified or sensitive military matters is a violation of established security protocols.
The Department of Defense has yet to release an official statement on the matter. This incident follows previous reports of Hegseth using Signal to communicate about other military operations. Critics argue that such practices could compromise national security and expose sensitive information to unauthorized parties. Investigations into the matter are ongoing to determine the extent of the information shared and potential security risks.
Report: Hegseth Shared Yemen Strike Details on Signal
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly shared information about a U.S. military airstrike against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen through the encrypted messaging app Signal. This marks the second instance of Hegseth allegedly using Signal to discuss sensitive military operations. The information shared pertains to a strike that occurred in March. The report raises concerns about potential security breaches and the handling of classified information.